Manchester United loan midfielder Danny Drinkwater wasn’t in the squad but The Star understands he could be fit for the New Year’s Eve home clash with Leeds.

There was a lively start and the hosts had the best opening chance when Ricardo Vaz Te had a right-foot shot blocked and leading scorer Craig Davies nearly slid in to score at the back post as the ball deflected into his path, but debutant keeper Mark Howard gathered under pressur.

Wigan loan recruit Callum McManaman had a penalty appeal turned down as the Seasiders pushed for the opener, but it was Done who put the Reds ahead.

A mistake from Wiseman left the Reds exposed, but the Reds needed just three touches to score following Jimmy McNulty’s superb late tackle.

Skipper Jacob Butterfield picked out O’Brien with an inch perfect pass and Done probably won’t get an easier chance to score this season, poking in from close range.

The Reds came close to doubling their lead when Jay McEveley, surprisingly playing at right-back, forced a superb fingertip save from Howard with his dipping shot looking like it would sneak under the visitors’ crossbar.